“I thought this sort of thing was strictly forbidden,” I say. “Well, officially,” he says. “But everyone’s human, after all.” I wait for him to elaborate on this, but he doesn’t, so I say, “What does that mean?” “It means you can’t cheat Nature,” he says.”
Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a thought-provoking novel set in a near-future America where a totalitarian regime has overthrown the government. The story follows Offred, a Handmaid, who is a fertile woman forced into servitude to bear children for the elite. The novel delves into themes of gender, power, and the erosion of personal freedoms, offering a chilling and poignant critique of society. more
Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian poet, novelist, playwright, and critic, born on November 18, 1939. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues, with notable titles including 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Cat's Eye'. more
“Our capacity to destroy one another is matched by our capacity to heal one another.”
“regret is mostly caused by not having done anything.”